University of Glasgow African Excellence Scholarship Award | 2026

The University of Glasgow African Excellence Scholarship is designed to support high-achieving students from across Africa who want to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. This scholarship helps outstanding candidates pursue a one-year postgraduate taught Master’s programme in any discipline at the University of Glasgow.

The African Excellence Award provides a full tuition fee waiver to enable students to focus fully on their studies. Up to 15 scholarships are available for the 2026/27 academic session. While applicants do not need an offer to apply, an offer of a place is required for interview consideration. Applicants should also follow the programme application timelines as listed on the relevant programme webpages.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom
• Study Abroad: Study in UK
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: African Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship
• Deadline: March 31, 2026

To be eligible for the University of Glasgow African Excellence Award, applicants must:

• Demonstrate academic excellence with grades equivalent to a UK 1st Class Honours
• Hold international fee status
• Be domiciled in Africa
• Provide a clear career or development plan that will be supported by Masters-level study, via the application form
• Provide evidence of meeting UKVI maintenance or living costs by June 30, 2026 (only required if offered the scholarship following a successful interview)
• Be a student, alumni, or staff member at one of the University’s partner institutions in Africa

The African Excellence Award provides a full tuition fee waiver for the one-year postgraduate taught Master’s programme. This allows scholars to dedicate themselves fully to their studies without financial concerns.

To apply for the University of Glasgow African Excellence Scholarship:

• Visit the scholarship application page through the link provided by the University
• Click the Apply button and complete the online scholarship application form

  Applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and follow the application deadlines carefully to be considered.